AN OVERVIEW OF LEAK DETECTION IN BURIED WATER PIPES

Leak detection in the pipeline has become very essential in all industrial and domestic applications. Identification of leak at the appropriate time is very important to save water loss and cost. Leak unidentified will disturb the continuity of water supply, corrosive and foreign material may intrude affecting the quality. These contaminants will affect the pressure inside the pipe, friction, and additional leaks. Hence this paper reviews the leak detection methodology available and the performance of the systems.